Trial lawyers, tired of being criticized for filing frivolous lawsuits, file frivolous lawsuit. Isn't it ironic, don't ya think?
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April 07, 2006
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» Watch what you say about lawyers, cont'd from Overlawyered
The West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association says it will file a Federal Communications Commission complaint unless radio stations yank ads from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce which compare injury lawyers to crocodiles and cite the... [Read More]
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Before you leave a comment, consider this: Yes, I realized the the WV Trial Lawyers Association is upset for being (in their view) unfairly criticized. I also realize that they filed a complaint with the FCC, and filing a complaint is different from filing a lawsuit.
Posted by: Mike | April 07, 2006 at 08:22 PM
Then why put misleading information in the original post?
Personally, I think they'd be better off running humorous ads that mock the 'don't feed the trial lawyer' ads. I mean, how much more slow-moving of a target can you get than an ad clamining Delaware's legal system is the envy of America?
Posted by: mythago | April 07, 2006 at 09:19 PM
In the interest of improving the public perception of our profession (crocodiles?) I'm willing to throw this website design idea into the public domain.
Posted by: Aaron | April 08, 2006 at 08:49 AM
Aaron, I cannot believe you spent precious moments away from your family creating that. ;)
Posted by: mythago | April 08, 2006 at 08:38 PM
Aaron, that's funny. Be careful, though, you might get reprimanded for unprofessionalism. ;)
Posted by: Mike | April 08, 2006 at 10:03 PM
"and filing a complaint is different from filing a lawsuit" - CAN YOU EXPLAIN THIS FURTHER??
Posted by: JimBD | April 09, 2006 at 11:18 AM
"precious moments away from your family..."
It falls into the category of 'baby on your knee while you work' web design.
Posted by: Aaron | April 10, 2006 at 07:39 PM